For the month of March, the average Illinois temperature was 46.9 degrees, 6.1 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 2.86 inches, 0.25 inches below normal. As of March 30, topsoil moisture […]
Author: Greg Sapp
(KAGE HIESTAND AND ADVISOR T.J. BOLIN) South Central competed in state proficiency at Mt. Zion High School. State proficiency is a competition where students first need to win their respective area […]
Unemployment rates in Illinois and in area counties were lower in February than one year earlier. The state jobless rate was 5.1%, compared to 5.3% in February 2024. The Effingham […]
Effingham Child Development Center says that its most recent fundraising campaign successfully paid off the center’s mortgage. Center officials say paying off the mortgage strengthens their mission, allowing even greater […]
Martin died the morning of Thursday, April 3
(RUBIN) Midland States Bank announced that Kelsey Rubin, Commercial Sales Assistant based in Effingham, has been named a 2024 One Midland Club honoree—the company’s highest employee recognition. Rubin joined Midland […]
Gerald died on Wednesday, April 2